Manufacturing · Sioux City, IA

Seaboard Triumph Foods

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Seaboard Triumph Foods ranks #1,120 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 39 violations across 20 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty38% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$132,017
OSHA penalties: 39
Violations cited: 20
OSHA inspections: #1,120
of 99,447 penalized employers

Seaboard Triumph Foods in Sioux City, IA has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $132,017. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Seaboard Triumph Foods 20 times over 8 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 39 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,120 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers. For comparison, The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection: 38.5%
of violations were serious: #1,120
of 99,447 penalized employers: $331,807
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 39 violations across 20 OSHA inspections (1.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $332K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($332K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Seaboard Triumph Foods

$132,017
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Seaboard Triumph Foods runs far above peers (8.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$132,017 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Seaboard Triumph Foods.

Seaboard Triumph Foods has 20 OSHA inspections on record and 39 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Seaboard Triumph Foods in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Seaboard Triumph Foods is the #622 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($132,017). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Seaboard Triumph Foods ranks #50 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($331,807).

Combined federal exposure here: $132,017 OSHA penalties plus $331,807 WHD back wages (71.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Seaboard Triumph Foods Compares

Seaboard Triumph Foods's 1.95 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-09-14

Last Inspection

2026-01-08

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,601

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 20 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $6,601 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

38.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

61.5% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$231,961

Current Penalty Amount

$132,017

Penalty Reduction

43.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$463,824

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $99,944 from the initial assessment of $231,961. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$331,807

Employees Affected

413

WHD Violations

414

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$803

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$331,807

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Seaboard Triumph Foods owed $331,807 in back wages to 413 employees across 1 case and 414 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Seaboard Triumph Foods compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Seaboard Triumph Foods	Industry Avg
Inspections	20	2.6
Violations	39	8.0
Total Penalty	$132,017	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,601	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Seaboard Triumph Foods, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($132,017 here).

Oldcastle Apg South INC. $132,037 FL Bob Sumerel Tire Company INC. $132,049 OH RWS Manufacturing, INC./Equustock, LLC $132,050 NY Nation Pizza Products, LLC $131,970 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (20 inspections here).

Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company 20 insp. Sinclair, WY Pitman Farms 20 insp. Sanger, CA Bway Corporation 20 insp. Chicago, IL Timkensteel Corporation 20 insp. Canton, OH

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4 inspections $458,545

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9 inspections $471,150

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What to do with this record

Use Seaboard Triumph Foods's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Seaboard Triumph Foods also carries $331,807 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Seaboard Triumph Foods safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Seaboard Triumph Foods's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 39 violations across 20 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Seaboard Triumph Foods have? ▼

Seaboard Triumph Foods has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $132,017.

How many OSHA inspections has Seaboard Triumph Foods had? ▼

Seaboard Triumph Foods has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-14 and the most recent on 2026-01-08. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Seaboard Triumph Foods? ▼

Seaboard Triumph Foods has been assessed $132,017 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $231,961 (a 43.1% reduction). Additionally, $331,807 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Seaboard Triumph Foods have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Seaboard Triumph Foods has 15 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

Has Seaboard Triumph Foods been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Seaboard Triumph Foods, resulting in $331,807 in back wages owed to 413 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Seaboard Triumph Foods operate in? ▼

Seaboard Triumph Foods operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311611). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Seaboard Triumph Foods owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Seaboard Triumph Foods owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $331,807 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Seaboard Triumph Foods rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Seaboard Triumph Foods ranks #1,120 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Seaboard Triumph Foods's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Seaboard Triumph Foods's total OSHA penalty of $132,017 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Boeing Company in North Charleston, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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